Showcased at the gilded salons of the Italian Embassy in Paris, the Autumn/Winter 2018 collection is clearly a ‘Haute Couture 101’ session for the younger generation, as it exudes the true meaning of high fashion.
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Report: Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2017
Velvet ✓
Medieval Gothic Feel ✓
Richly-Hued Colours ✓
Whoever said we can’t be royals?
Set against the backdrop of a makeshift prairie house, the show was attended by celebrities from the likes of Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, Sabrina Carpenter, Emma Roberts, Charlene Choi, and Aluna Francis of AlunaGeorge – all of whom could very well be the woman that Stuart Vevers was designing for.
[gallery ids="16905,16906,16907" type="rectangular"]In the collection were an undeniable dose of layering, with an obvious play on textures and volume. Novelty motifs were matched with sequins, patchwork quilts with airy chiffon and nature blooms – in the form of prints.
Despite the fact that tough biker leather jackets were also added to the mix, the overall feel was cosy ... and extremely relatable.
A Trip Down Memory Lane In Coach 1941 Fall 2017 at New York Fashion Week
Anyone up for a sense of nostalgia with a juxtaposition of the great American outdoors and the early New York hip-hop?
Read MoreJessica Minh Anh: The Seine River Couture Catwalk Fantasy
International catwalk producer Jessica Minh Anh defies expectations once again by staging her breathtaking floating couture runway at the Seine River in Paris, France, and having her models ‘walk on water’.
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Top 10 Looks From Fashion Graduates At LASALLE x Tangs’ “Post-Fashion” Show 2016
It’s that time of the year again: the time when student hopefuls from the final year of fashion degree programmes in Singapore start churning out their graduating collections and showcasing them on the runway.
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Erin O’Conner: A Model’s Perspective on Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2001 (SHOWstudio Film)
It’s been four years since Alexander McQueen left us, yet his influence continues to pulse through the veins of the fashion world. In a captivating dialogue between Nick Knight of SHOWstudio and English supermodel Erin O’ Connor, Erin shares her unique insights and experiences from her time as a model in McQueen’s extraordinary Spring/Summer 2001…
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LASALLE Degree Fashion Show 2014 raises the fashion bar at Audi Fashion Festival
On Saturday May 17, 2014, Couture Troopers had the privilege to witness the works of the graduating fashion design degree students from LASALLE College of the Arts – one of Singapore’s top art college in partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London.
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Audi Fashion Festival 2014 Returns with Headlining Designer Oscar de la Renta and An Exciting Lineup!
When it comes to Audi Fashion Festival, there is certainly no lack of fashion adrenaline or passion for that matter. For the upcoming month of May 2014, you can expect a slew of designers coming together to put on a series of high-octane fashion shows in a 5-day-long schedule, with international names to local alike,…
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INTERVIEW: Exploring the Universe of Korean Couturier LIE SANG BONG at FIDé Fashion Weeks 2013
Text by Jessica Ye | Photography by Felly Loi LIE SANG BONG, a name that is undoubtedly synonymous for pioneering South Korean fashion to the next level. He has dressed his country’s first lady, collaborated with some of the top Korean companies, including LG and Samsung, and has since crafted an iconic style that…
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JAPANESE COUTURIER YUMI KATSURA DAZZLES AT FIDE FASHION WEEKS 2013
Text: Xinlin | Photography: Felly Loi The model sweeps in, a vision of ruffles and frock. At the ready the audience sit with their cameras, eyeing her movements with hawk-like scrutiny. The air is tense, but electrifying. Bird-like, she throws her arms open. The garment spills out from beneath her: ruffles blowing out into a…
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Fantasy Takes Flight in Chinese Couturier Guo Pei’s ‘The Arabian 1002 Nights’ at FIDé Fashion Weeks 2013
Text by Zureena Wahap | Photography by Felly Loi | Love at the first sight, second sight, third sight…Love at the eighteenth sight. This may sound just a little too dramatic, but this is our instant reaction to Chinese Couturier Guo Pei‘s amazing couture show at FIDé Fashion Weeks 2013. Even the term ‘show-stopper’ is…
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Interview: French Couturier Stephane Rolland Goes Spanish with Shades of Black at FIDé Fashion Weeks 2013
Known widely as the Prince of Couture, the French couturier Stephane Rolland is a stickler for details but does not fancy overly-embellished details. His span of designing career is one that is admirable and inspirational, and his grand vision for fashion is crystal clear; directional and revolutionary. You see his Haute Couture dresses at some…
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A Haunting Couture Tale by Frederick Lee wows the runway at FIDé Fashion Weeks 2013
Text and Photography by Jessica Ye | “I SEE DEAD PEOPLE… EVERYWHERE” Loud screams and scary flashing of red lights soon ensued after the ominous quote from The Sixth Sense movie sounded, right at the opening of Singapore’s very own couturier Frederick Lee‘s show. The feeling was so surreal yet real, almost like we were…
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Highly-anticipated revelation in the lineup for FIDé Fashion Weeks 2013 in Singapore!
Nothing quite makes our hearts flutter as much as FIDé Fashion Weeks does, as we recall down memory lane to our first-ever experience to this remarkable fashion week, at last year’s instalment of Men’s Fashion Week 2012, followed by dynamic presentations of female pret-a-porter at Women’s Fashion Week 2012, and lastly, and an immersive and…
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Singapore label 2HB pays tribute to Kurt Cobain at Hong Kong International Fashion Week
Music has always been in the blood of Rick Hung, the Singapore-based, Hong Kong born designer of menswear label 2HB. That is why it was certainly no surprise to us that he has cited that his newest 2014 collection, which has just been showcased on the runway of Hong Kong International Fashion Week Autumn Winter…
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Singapore Designers from Parco NEXT Next takes fashion to the next level at Audi Fashion Festival 2013
For anyone who has a thing for Singapore fashion, Parco NEXT Next is always THE place to go to; for its impeccably wide array of category in design, and a well-diversified selection of menswear and womenswear styles from the cohort of really talented Singapore designers in the programme. This year’s edition of the show at…
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Ukrainian designer DZHUS creates architectural fashion in her Autumn / Winter 13 collection
The occurrences of fashion and art may seem dim-a-plenty these days, but what about fashion and architecture? You see, architecture in itself has always been a source of inspiration for fashion designers since the heydays, with similar foundation formulas being the main reason behind it. In architecture, the rule is always: ‘form follows function’, and likewise in…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE Behind the scenes video of Maxime Simoens AW 2013 at Paris Fashion Week
French designer Maxime Simoens presented his Ready-to-Wear collection for the first time ever at Paris Fashion Week during the Autumn Winter 2013 season, after his long stretch of doing solely couture in his designing career.
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Nick Knight shoots Candice Swanepoel in an impactful Swarovski Elements campaign
It’s sensual. It’s feminine. It’s elegant. It is also very powerful. And this season’s Swarovski campaign is clearly one of the most impactful campaign I’ve seen so far from the brand. Featuring South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel and shot by acclaimed British photographer Nick Knight whom we all know to have shot Lady Gaga, Kylie…
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INTERVIEW: Epitome of Glam-Rock with On Aura Tout Vu at French Couture Week 2012
Helmed as the Grand Finale show at Fidé Couture Week 2012, Parisian Haute Couturier On Aura Tout Vu impressed and surprised with a big bang. With an inclination to spur surprises on the fashion runway, the couture label by head designers Livia Stoianova and Yassen Samoilov are well-known for creating runways that are almost akin to a…
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